powerfab 300 loader

[anthem1]

hello all , im new to the forum .....I have attached a photo (I think)....does anyone have any information on this little loader ....I can find little to no information other than what is on the "oily" web site, I was donated it as not working ....but with some TLC it is now running real good

Regard's Neil

[Tillywolves]

What a cracking little project... welcome to the forum...

Not much comes up on a search...

http://www.oilyhands.co.uk/images/Powerfab_Julian/300%20Skid%20Steer%20spec%20and%20price%20list.pdf

[Jeremy Rowland]

Hi Neil and welcome to CMN this is a Powerfab it was made by the company of that name who was based in Wales they also produced a small tow along mini-digger that was powered by a Honda petrol engine. The company ceased trading some years ago now I did come across one of the tow along mini-diggers that had recently been restored at this years Chipping Steam Fair.

Jeremy

[XS650]

There stuff was very well thought of in its time , generally reckoned as the best of the mini 'tow along' diggers .

[FOWLER MAN]

Hi.
These were made at Tredegar just up the road from me.
I know it's of no help, but though Powerfab started by making the tow along digger they were probably eventualy best known for their " Lifton" high tip dumper. There was also a 1 / 1.5 tonne 360 slew mini, and a pedestrian opperated crawler loader.
Pretty sure they were taken over by Neuson, ( now Wacker Neuson). A local tansport contractor friend was delivering Neuson machines from the Tredegar factory at one time.
Fred

[anthem1]

Hi Fred, I also live not to far ...a place called Tonyrefail in RCT ..... I acquired the loader from a chap in Nelson , he owned it from new he used to load sand for delivery from his builders yard....he retired 10+ years ago and took it home with him it sat like an ornament ever since in his garden his wife had enough and away it had to go ....I just happened to be the lucky recipient.....and free of charge as well

Also thanks for all the welcomes

Neil

[FOWLER MAN]

Hi Fred, I also live not to far ...a place called Tonyrefail in RCT ..... I acquired the loader from a chap in Nelson , he owned it from new he used to load sand for delivery from his builders yard....he retired 10+ years ago and took it home with him it sat like an ornament ever since in his garden his wife had enough and away it had to go ....I just happened to be the lucky recipient.....and free of charge as well

Also thanks for all the welcomes

Neil

Hi Neil,
Its a small world, heres a pic. of Nelson that I just took from my window.

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How did you manage to get hold of that loader from right under my nose
I have been in building, civils and plant hire in the area for many years, thought sure I'd know about someting like the Powerfab.
B100LOADER and Ianto 36 on this forum are from Tonyrefail too, and Lynx Man is just down the road from you at Blackmill.
Good luck.
Fred

[anthem1]

Hi Fred, I also live not to far ...a place called Tonyrefail in RCT ..... I acquired the loader from a chap in Nelson , he owned it from new he used to load sand for delivery from his builders yard....he retired 10+ years ago and took it home with him it sat like an ornament ever since in his garden his wife had enough and away it had to go ....I just happened to be the lucky recipient.....and free of charge as well

Also thanks for all the welcomes

Neil

Hi Neil,
Its a small world, heres a pic. of Nelson that I just took from my window.

01991_Capture.jpg

How did you manage to get hold of that loader from right under my nose
I have been in building, civils and plant hire in the area for many years, thought sure I'd know about someting like the Powerfab.
Ianto 36 on this forum is from Tonyrefail too, and Lynx Man is just down the road from you at Blackmill.
Good luck.
Fred

Wow looks pretty high up there , its good to know there are local people on the forum ...it was only by chance it happened....right place ....right time

im working on the attachable wheels and tow bar that came with it for moving it around the roads ...the wheels are in a bit of a state ...most probably need replacing ...i will posts a picture after

Neil

[anthem1]

i think the Little loader is quite happy in its new home